Today’s IT security strategies should be as flexible as the business needs, while still maintaining the proper measure of security protection and control. Security policy needs to reflect who will see and use the use the data. Filters can help manage data taxonomy while access control will allow new technologies to be added in to your environment for collaboration, while remaining secure.
Best Business Applications for the iPhoneSure, the new Apple iPhone is a consumer darling, but that doesn't mean the iPhone can't get down to business, too. Here are some iPhone business applications that are winning enterprise-minded fans and helping workers stay connected to the business applications and business software they use frequently. The 7 Sins of Offshore OutsourcingThe mistakes organizations make when implementing and managing offshore and outsourcing initiatives can be understood in the context of the seven deadly sins. What's in Store for IT Shops?CIO Insight Technology is changing rapidly. CIO priorities shift just as quickly. What does that mean for how IT departments will be formed, managed in the future?
Virtualization and Mission-Critical Apps Drive Enterprise Disaster Recovery PlansThe Disaster Recovery Research study surveyed 1,000 IT managers from large organizations in 14 countries. The research examined factors associated with disaster recovery, distaster recovery planning and testing, the impact of virtualization on disaster recovery, and the implementation of recovery strategies. 10 Notorious Cyber GangsSecurity researchers have warned enterprises and government organizations of the growing threat posed by organized cyber criminals. Online crime rings are fleecing organizations out of customer and employee personally identifiable information, stealing passwords, intellectual property and more. Inside Online Crime: Of Hackers, Identity Theft and Online ScamsFor those online criminals who are not limited by the law, regulation and security technology, the ways of making money with online scams, identity theft, and hacking are limited only by criminal creativity. There is a thriving underworld of online criminals who are having a major impact on the lives of the innocent and the those trying to protect themselves in the age of security. Why IT Leaders are Critical for Merger SuccessCIO Insight: Too many companies focus on IT as a post-merger issueand do so at their own peril. Bringing CIOs into the due diligence process will help curb the massive amounts of mergers that fail.
Weak Economy to Sap Handset Market Growth: GartnerGartner said it expects market growth to slow to 11 percent from 16 percent last year, while in U.S. dollar terms growth would slow to 9 percent from 11 percent. The world s top cellphone maker Nokia has forecast the market will fall this year in euro terms. Technology Supporting the Democratic ConventioneWEEK: Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, Qwest and Verizon Wireless will be front and center as the Democrats begin their national convention. The State of Mobile ApplicationsIn the mobile software arena, major players are duking it out for control of an emerging market where start-up applications on open platforms are winning consumers and business users alike. Will features that emphasize efficiency win, or will the gold medal go to apps that promise better integration with enterprise systems? Is Consolidating the Data Center at the Expense of Disaster Recovery?Blog: While consolidation is showing an increase, can companies who disperse fail-over capabilities between data centers afford the risk of single points of failure?
Procter & Gamble rolls out an electronic document management system, including software and signature initiatives to accelerate R&D, meet compliance requirements and save money.
In the Cloud and Off Options abound for enterprise companies planning to implement SAAS. Watch here to determine the best solution for your company.
Benioff on Platform Development Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff discusses how the company has extended itself with its platform as a service, and the role that on-demand platforms and on-demand environments play in fostering innovation. Enterprise Uses for Social Networks Watch now to see how companies are setting rules that determine acceptable use for social networking. Are social networks dangerous or an invaluable model in the work place?
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